This historic sidehall gallery house in the Bywater neighborhood underwent a full renovation and modest rear addition under full HDLC jurisdiction. We worked to preserve the home’s traditional front-room layout, while completely reworking the rear to improve function, ceiling heights, and flow. A previous shed-roof addition left the kitchen and living areas with dropped ceilings and poor connection to the rest of the home. The old addition was removed and replaced with a new 15-foot rear addition that extended the existing gabled roofline to match the 12-foot ceiling heights of the main house. The kitchen and living spaces are now bright and open, with a full bank of rear windows connecting the kitchen to the courtyard beyond.
Within the existing footprint, the private spaces were fully reconfigured to create a true primary suite, complete with a walk-in shower, double vanity, and dedicated walk-in closet, alongside a redesigned secondary bath. Adamick Architecture developed the interior elevations and layouts, and Martha Pearson Designs guided material and finish selections to bring the full vision to life. The project is a clear example of how a small addition, paired with careful interior reconfiguration can transform the way a home feels without overwhelming its original character.
photography: Laura Steffan Photography
